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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jephtath:
Hi, Thanks in advance for reading and helping me out with this issue.

Here are my phone information.

Model no: GT-I9100

Android Ver: 2.3.3

Baseband Ver: I9100CCKDH

Kernel Ver: 2.6.35.7-I900DXKH2-CL483911root@DELL138#2

Build no: GINGERBREAD.XWKDD

My phone is from Singapore so the original firmware should be the asian one (DXKI2). I wanted to root my phone so i followed instructions from this article.

Article url: androidadvices. com/ how-to-update-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-to-gingerbread-xwkdd-2-3-3-firmware

I followed everything it said, which was to first upgrade the firmware to XWKDD before rooting. I did not wipe any data before the upgrade. So at the end ODIN reflected a pass (green color) and i unplugged my phone. However it entered boot loop and i used the stock recovery mode to flash a stock kernel (DXKH2) to my phone. It seemed to have returned back to factory state but when i check my phone settings it reflected the different versions as mentioned in phone information above.

Please help as i have the conception that all version should be the same but mine is kinda all over the place. Am i wrong?

Secondly, KIES now does not recognise my phone's firmware when i plug it into the computer but i can still access my files through it. Why is that?

Thirdly, where should i go from here to root my phone? Please help provide me with answers and links so that i can eventually root my phone properly and install cyanogenmod onto my phone. I would really appreciate if someone could help answer my questions and give me step by step help for my problem. THANKS!!

Jephtath
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Very old KDD firmware with looks like KH2 rooted kernel .

Secondly, KIES now does not recognise my phone's firmware when i plug it into the computer but i can still access my files through it. Why is that?

No codes match on Kies server .KDD and KH2 mix is not a known product .

One upgrade firmware to stock newer version Root phone if you need root to matching version as per instructions .

Stock Roms .and csc

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

Root + CWM .

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1103399

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jephtath:
I am unsure of what do you mean.

However, what i did was to use ODIN and flash the stock kernel for DXKI2 for my phone. I made a mistake in telling you that my original firmware was DXKH2.

Now the phone's build number is still GINGERBREAD.XWKDD.

When I connected my phone back to the computer, KIES cannot read the phone as it says that i have to use the KIES PC studio mode to connect. This error did not take place before hand as KIES would automatically connect to my phone.

What should i do now? I don't know whether my phone is using the latest XWKDD firmware so it may not be ready for rooting. What should be displayed on my phone in order for me to know that the firmwares are ready to be rooted?

Please help me ASAP as I am afraid I have screwed up my phone. I dont even know how to bring it back to original factory settings and everything.

Jephtath
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Goooooooooooogle

Mr. Egan showed you the links where to get your answers. Click on them and read and you will find everything you need, XWKDD is a firmware version that is ancient and outdated. You should flash new software for your country/region
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bram09:
Hi i have vs 2.3.5 offical kies android with root access and i have baseband version xxKI4 is there a newer modem version for this one because my current modem is realy not stable. Bad reception where i didn't have that with 2.3.3

I have a Beglian phone but willing to try more then one recent good modem
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
What is your carrier. Maybe try match the modem to the same recommended by the carrier?

Also what is your model; 9100, 9100T, 9100G, ......
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bram09:
I9100 and Proximus
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
Try some of these modems flashable through CWM Recovery. They are generic European XX.

[MODEM] Main modem XX versions flashable through CWM

I haven't found anything newer, but these only take a moment to flash and try.

Before you flash, observe current; signal strength and quality (-dbm asu) and connection type E, UMTS, H etc....... in phone menu / settings / about phone / status , and then compare after you flash each modem. Be aware of any increase in battery drain.

Edit: Also Check DL & UL speeds with speed tests app

Hope this helps :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bram09:
good tips thx
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bram09:
they all act around 91-95 and one 101 dbm what is best, as low as possible?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
Usually as low as possible will give better and more stable reception, and also less switching between 2g (Edge) & 3g (UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA).

Your figures for signal strength are extremely poor.

Maybe nan-backup your current ROM, and re-flash a 2.3.3 backup if you still have it and compare, ensuring you then re-flash the modem used with your 2.3.3 ROM after.

Were your figures for 3g connection or 2g? 2g will nearly always give better signal.
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

A new update is available with load improvement and minor bug fixes.

Changelog:

Version 1.0.3

-load improvement for apps list in alphabetical order

-added reload menu

Enjoy with this light launcher & app manager.
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Experience gridApps especially on tablet or in landscape mode with 100 apps at a glance in regular screen -Galaxy S, desire HD, N1 ...:-)

We found it useful and time saving, we just hope that if you have a lot of apps and you get rid off scrolling and if you're always looking for your apps that you will find gridApps useful also :cool:.

To use notification for random app in notification bar efficiently, when you return back to gridApps, push home button so that the app is maintained in background; then just pull down your notification bar and launch apps at random ...till you clear notification or you close gridApps app !
[Android Apps and Games] wsstk:
We need some photos.
[Android Apps and Games] buzzboy:
Cheers,handy for app recommendations.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

We put some screenshots in attachment of original post :)
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Thanks for the feedback :cool:

We'll add some new features to format content and export/selection options for app sharing soon ...and in the simplest way :).

Just stay tuned.
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Updated original post with screenshots and download link:

Download link: Android Market
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
cool :cool:
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

A new version is available in the Android Market with performance improvements (really faster !) and minor bug fixes that were causing load delays (link Android Market ).

Happy to see that gridApps is useful and time saving for you :cool:

Notes:

-for very first launch (after installation), gridApps synchronizes all your apps so it takes approximately 5 to 10 s for 100+ apps

-when your apps list is updated (removal or new installation), gridApps synchronize automatically when you launch it and take the same duration to reload

-else it loads almost instantly for apps list in alphabetical order ! (instant if the list is not ordered)

Changelogs:

~~~~~~~~

Version 1.0.4

-faster... and faster !

-bug fixes
[Android Apps and Games] starbase64:
Hi,

here is a screenshot of all my apps :D

(tap to zoom)

with friendly greet

starbase64
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
...wow !

...wait ...

...how is it possible ? Next intergalactic screen generation ...or long long long emulator ? :D
[Android Apps and Games] starbase64:
photo editing :D
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
I did thought about it first but tried to find gridApps listed three times ...in vain. Nice effect though...:cool:
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

"gridApps" is now "Apps-Beam" and a new update is available with new UI for options (use of quickAction menu, more ergonomic), new app icon to match the new name "Apps-Beam" and some minor bug fixes.

Download link: Android Market

Changelogs

:

V 1.0.5

-"gridApps" is now "Apps-Beam";

-improve interface for options with QuickAction menu;

-bug and typo fixes;

-blog page: http://ergsap.wordpress.com/appsbeam
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

A new version of Apps-Beam is available with custom background color feature and some minor improvements. Original post is updated.

Download link: Android Market

Changelogs:

Version 1.0.6

-Added background color picker to customize (slide on color picker and push colored disk in the middle); restart Apps-Beam to see changements;

-minor performance improvements

Some new screenshots:
[Android Apps and Games] pdppdp:
Suggestion fot next version:

- Ability to change size of icons

- ability to hide apps

- quick access of app (hold home button)

Just some ideas. Keep up good work.
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Thanks for these ideas :) ; 1) and 2) are in the roadmap along with bookmark/export;

3) doesn't seem straightforward ...perhaps double tapping home-key simpler with some tricks...

I see that CM7 proposes to launch any app for "hold home button" (#homescreen menu/settings/cyano/input/Long-press home/use custom app/select/App/AppsBeam#), useful shortcut ...a replacement solution for rooted phones for the moment ?
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

A new release of AppsBeam available with

performance improvements

, bug fixes and grid/icon size configuration to adjust the grid to your device & convenience with a slider (from tiniest...to 150px icons) and see the effects instantly !

Download Link: Android market

Changelogs:

Version 1.0.7

-Added custom icon size feature (from tiniest size to 150px icon with a slider): see instantly the rendering and save your preference !

-performance improvements ,smoother/more responsive transitions

-bug fixes for launcher behavior
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

The 1.1 release of AppsBeam is now available in the Android Market with great new features such as bookmark/hide, multiple selection for bookmak/hide/share, performance and stability improvement with external storage ...

Give it a try :cool:: Android Market

I'll post some screenshots.

Changelogs:

~~~~~~~

Version 1.1 (great and lot of updates !)

-to increase performance & stability we added SDCARD permission (icons are stored in sdcard/ergsap/appsbeam) and an internal database (external db were slower)

-hide apps

-bookmark apps

-multiple selection for hide/bookmark/share features (and reversely unhide/unbookmark/unselect)

-recommend/share multiple apps

-manage hidden/bookmarked apps

-custom icon size for bookmarked

-launch apps at random from bookmarks (select games,apps; bookmark & play with randomness)
[Android Apps and Games] pdppdp:
Updates are quite nice.

But how about changing the bookmarked or favorite apps to the first two lines.

no advantage when first clicking menu button then manage and bookmarked.

Other way would be to place favorite app icons (favorite apps) in notification area (one line) although I don't know if this is possible.
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

Thanks for the suggestion and your interest :). We thought about notification area twice and possible other locations, including as you suggest a rearrangement of present apps (bookmarked apps first and with a tiny star at the top of the icon) or a completely separate view (bottom, top or middle with sliding drawer). We're trying to find non invasive solutions, ergonomic and overall time saving access to favorite apps.

The present location of bookmarks panel is not intended to be a shortcut in this release (too much clicks!). We will add probably a sliding drawer (bottom or left, automatic or not...) with changing contents such as bookmarks/recents or a navigation bar...

There are solutions with three apps that the user pinpoints in notification area ...we could add a shortcut to bookmark panel...works in progress :cool:

The current location of bookmarks (menu/manage/bookmarks) allows specially to manage them for following features: share all your bookmarks (at a glance ;) ), launch at random a bookmarked app, and of course unbookmark one or all apps. A quick access will be provided as soon as possible.
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

A new version of AppsBeam is available in the Android Market (version 1.1.3) with shortcuts, faster multiple selection, bookmarks, random apps (sliding bottom panel), new integration of bookmarked apps with starred icons at the top of all available apps (change default in settings).

Download link: Android market

Some screenshots:
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

The fastest way for multiple selections (share/boomark/hide):

-sliding navigation panel

-check checkbox

-select your apps

-click on options icon in the navigation panel

-...and bam ! :cool:

for options, you can also long click on any item, then "selection options".
[Android Apps and Games] pdppdp:
Can I change the icon size of bookmarked apps so that these are bigger than the "normal" ones?
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

Are you talking about bookmark panel (click on sliding panel or menu/manage/bookmarks) or the view with all your apps, including your favorite apps at the top ?

For the bookmark panel, the button "save size" allows you to attribute to your favorite apps icons the current size of the icons from the general view (with all your apps).

So do the following (3 steps):

1) change the general view (menu/grid); you don't need to save, just clik on button "back"

2) open your bookmark panel (from sliding navigation panel or menu/manage apps/bookmarks)

3)save size ...and you're done !

4) to recover the previous size for general view (all your apps): restart the app (simpler) or menu/grid then reset (for default size) or change the value and save

If you were talking about the favorite apps listed at the top (along with "normal" apps) ... no solution for the moment.

Thanks for your interest.
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

What about apps labels ...? Need it ?

Check the new release of AppsBeam in the Android market !

Labels are not shown by default, see menu/settings and enjoy !

Give it a try on the Android Market: Android Market
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

A new version of AppsBeam is available on Android Market with new features and performance improvements !!

We added in this release 3 desktop shortcuts:

Direct access to your favorite apps !

Launch directly a favorite app at random

Launch an ap at random

To set desktop shortcuts:

-long click on homescreen

-shortcuts

-choose AppsBeam

-choose your shortcut

To define favorite apps to launch, just bookmark them with AppsBeam (long click on an app, then bookmark):

Click on "Favorite apps" desktop shortcut will show you your bookmarks panel:

So 1 step instead of minimum 3 steps !

Identically for random app or random favorite app launcher.

Just time saving !
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

New release for performance, stability and memory efficiency :cool:

Give it a try on Android Market.
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

A new release of AppsBeam is available in the Android Market with nice update (custom textured backgrounds...and whatever background image you want !), performance improvements !

Download link: Android Market

Default backgrounds are retrieved with "menu/background/download" and stored in your sdcard in "ergsap/appsbeam/backgrounds". You can put in that folder whatever image you want as your custom backgrounds (with transparency or not, png or jpg files); images will be tiled (if small enought) to have texturized effects.

You can also download the textures from that archive: background.zip

Enjoy !
[Android Apps and Games] buzzboy:
Great update!

Thanks and regards.
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
:cool:

We tried to tile these free textures for desktop background too but it is rather a headache for the moment ...You'll probably find an app to tile these textures to set desktop wallpaper from sdcard ("ergsap/appsbeam/background").
[Android Apps and Games] buzzboy:
Well, it's certainty going from strength to strength. Love it.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
:cool: Thanks !
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

As the "10 billion downloads" promotion is rolling out ...we need some more space to install crazy new stuffs...delete some old stuffs to replace them by the new stuffs...or just for testing them...10c..it worths it :)

So, now you can

batch uninstall

in AppsBeam ! See the new release in Android Market.

To batch uninstall, 3 steps:

1)Slide the handle of the navigation panel (bottom) and check the box to activate multiple selection

2)select your apps

3)click options button (navigation panel or long click an item then "select options") then "uninstall"

..and there you are !

But...wait wait... we added translucent background for color also ! Check menu/settings/background and choose your transparency level for your favorite color. It works also for custom png background images (save your custom image in "ergsap/appsbeam/background" on your sdcard and choose it via menu/background) !

Two things:

-Translucent background won't work for OS version Eclair (2.1) and below ... (incompatibility issue with translucent and fullscreen feature)

-To set your custom background color, background image has to be disabled (see menu/background/"no background" and then restart to see your favorite background color)
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
If you have any feature request or suggestions, do not hesitate ! We'll add a button for that in next release.

For app categories, suggested by a member: it is possible.

There is no API support from the official market to retrieve categories automatically but it is possible to do without, server side :-); although, small volume to be friendly and ...not a great solution, for sure. Then, categories integration: not easy with aldready tiny icons but we could add switches for predefined actions (share/bookmark/hide/launch at random- "arcade games" only for example).

Enjoy with AppsBeam !
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

An upcoming random feature in the next release: a new way to discover apps, trending apps... or not ! It uses the powerfullness of Market app to give you the best !

Stay tuned :cool:
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

The new release of AppsBeam is there !

It brings:

performance improvements

stability

new way to discover apps in the Android Market (random search feature)

new desktop shortcut for random apps search (long click on homescreen/shortcuts/appsbeam)

....and of course, bug fixes

...wait wait...with changing icons sizes, we previously cut image quality for performance issues...but it is now the past ! So ...a new improvement:

better icons quality (adaptative feature)

Give it a try in the Android Market: AppsBeam

Do not hesitate to post your screenshots with your very own customization (apps, backgrounds, screen/icons sizes, labels ...etc)
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
A new release of AppsBeam is available in the Android Market to address the "infinite loop" issue.

Update the app in the Android Market: AppsBeam
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

If you have some suggestions, ideas, feedback, do not hesitate :cool:

Some minor bugs will be fixed in next release.
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
:cool:

AppsBeam Features:

General

~~~~~~~

√ Fullscreen app launcher

√ See all your apps at a glance, instantly, without scrolling ...and scrolling (90+ apps can be displayed in a regular screen, by default; you can adjust the grid size)

√ Apps listed in alphabetical order by default with your favorite apps listed first

√ Detect at launch when apps list has changed and update itself !

Apps

~~~~

√ launch

√ long click: share, rate in the market, bookmark, hide, see information, uninstall

√ Multiple selection to hide/bookmark/share (useful for recommendations)/batch uninstall !

√ Share all your bookmarked apps (long click from bookmarks panel)

√ Launch one of your application at random and see notification bar to launch another one again ...at random !

√ Launch at random from your bookmarked apps ! (set in settings)

√ Rate an app with predefined custom comments

√ Search on the web for more information

√ Desktop shortcuts for "Favorite apps", "Random favorite app", "Random app", "Random Market search" (long clik homescreen, then shortcut/AppsBeam)

Customization

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

√ Fullscreen

√ Choose custom background texture or whatever images ! (see "menu/background/download" or download archive http://goo.gl/y3Lxg and save in appsbeam folder)

√ Choose background color (see settings: slide on color picker and push colored disk in the middle)

√ Choose a background color for selected apps

√ Custom icon size from tiny...really tiny to large 150px icons: see instantly the rendering and save your preference

√ Custom size for bookmarks panel (choose a size with the slider;back;open bookmarks;save size;that's all !)

√ Labels & starred icons (favorite apps)

:cool:
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

Did someone experience any issue/crashes when trying to load many apps with AppsBeam (someone reported a crash with more than 300 apps) ? If so, could you send us your log file (CatLog app) or report it ?

We put some flags to avoid out of memory error but it seems it is missing something anyway.

Thanks in advance for your help.
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

Loading time can be better and load of many apps (tons...typically>250 apps) can be made smoother :cool:

We're working on.

PS:

-for apps label, background color/texture, selection color, list order, random features ... see settings (menu/settings)

-for multiple selection, hold on an icon then select or navigation panel (sliding drawer at bottom) then check multiple selection box
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Check the random features for great discovery experience !

Random features in AppsBeam (via menu or bottom sliding panel or desktop shortcut):

1) launch an app at random !

2) launch a bookmarked app at random (see menu/settings)

3) search at random for an app directly in the Android Market: great way to discover new interesting apps !

Share your discoveries !
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Developers, connect to your end users with AppsBeam !

Hi,

Nice update of AppsBeam in the google Play store !

We integrated social interactions with your installed apps, directly from AppsBeam:

- Click on comment icon (top-left) to comment/discuss on an app (perhaps with the developer of this app himself ! ) anonymously or with your facebook/twitter account (single sign on)

-receive notifications of new comments for the apps you commented on !

-share your posts on social networks of you want

Developers, you can now connect to your end users with AppsBeam !

Launch AppsBeam, configure notifications for your app and start your interaction with users that have installed your app (and AppsBeam of course ! ).

and as before: share/recommend/bookmark/rate/hide/uninstall ....

Of course, you can opt out in menu/settings, uncheck "social activities".

Enjoy with these new features and let us know yoour feedbacks !

Give it a try onthe google play store: AppsBeam

Known issue: comments count on the top-left icon doesn't refresh consistently
[Android Apps and Games] ergsan:
Hi,

For the recent release:

click on top-left tiny comment icon to launch the commenting interface

or long click on an app icon then choose "comment"

You comments will be shared with users having the same app !

If any feedback/suggestions, post them here or contact us :cool:
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zipder1000:
I have tried overcome rom , but it failed and just stuck in samsung logo , i have the recovery.log here , can someone help me fix it ? thx

http://www.mediafire.com/?cauumm0iy33pl0p